Gauff auctions tennis lesson as WTA stars rally in support of COVID-19 relief

With many people still under duress due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the tennis community is reaching out to assist those in need.

Several WTA superstars have been involved with supporting their communities, with the likes of Simona Halep, Madison Keys and Qiang Wang making monetary donations for medical needs.

American Coco Gauff, who initiated a COVID-19 relief fundraiser on her 16th birthday is not done with her involvement. The teenager accepted the "All in Challenge", which is a virtual fundraiser where athletes and entertainers offer up items or experiences in an auction or giveaway. Any proceeds obtained go to different charities, including Feeding American and Meals On Wheels.

Gauff announced on Instagram that she would auction an hour of tennis lessons, which includes running through the American's favorite on-court drills. Furthermore, the winner will also be treated to lunch and go home with a signed tennis racket.

"I am very, very happy to be a part of this amazing cause to help raise money for frontline workers and families in need," Gauff told fans in the Instagram video.

2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Puig joined other Puerto Rican celebrities in narrating an ode to her country's essential workers. The video also encouraged Puerto Ricans to listen to the authorities and stay home.

“I want to thank and recognize the work of everyone who is keeping us safe every day,” she added in a tweet.

2018 Wimbledon doubles champion Katerina Siniakova got involved, reminding people to look out for the elderly in their communities. She collected and donated supplies for a local nursing home in the Czech Republic.

Canadian player Sharon Fichman is also ensuring that the seniors in her community are tended to, as she joined an emergency program that supports low income seniors in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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